Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,850 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.22
10th percentile $52,870
90th percentile $67,560
Employed locally 80
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,870
    25th
    $57,990
    50th (median)
    $62,850
    75th
    $66,410
    90th
    $67,560

    Top-paying metros for Public Safety Telecommunicators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,570
    Customer Service Representatives$45,720
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,030
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70,230
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southeast Minnesota is $30.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.85 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Southeast Minnesota is 23.9% above the national median of $50,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $52,870 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,990.